usually wind up replacing a couple of strings that won't note true..."

I read once where Chet said if that happened to take the offending string off and swap it end for end and put it back on. No reason for that to work but he said sometimes it did. Have seen others say the same.

Use ball ends(gives more break angle over the bridge and that's a plus).With ball ends(plastic only please)the string can be stuck thru and knotted(save your ball ends).Doesn't matter how you tie them in cause by the time the nylon strings stop stretching and sound good the bass strings are dead(don't change the nylons every time,I guess)!GRRRRR! God bless Ty M.

Yeah Ty,I believe that to be so about the trebles outlasting the bass strings. I still change the entire set because it just seems like a hassle to by partial sets anyway. That way you know they're all crisp and clear. Of course the strings that are broken in are going to be the most reliable...Steve

Opinions on Classical guitar strings, please. I have a a Godin and a Yairi. I have a preference for Diadarrio, but to be honest have not tried many others. 3 main questions: What brands are you good artists using?Are composites worth the extra coin? I am inclined to say no. I love the sound of newer strings, but HATE to take the time to change them. Nothing like the sound of new strings, especially after a couple of days when they get stretched or whatever and stay in tune.What about the polished strings? I like the diminished scratching sound but they sound deader to me.